INCIDENT UPDATED 10/23/2012
Approximate Location
34.378 latitude, -111.141 longitude
Incident Overview
The Big Canyon fire was reported Sunday, October 14, at approximately 10:30 am. It is burning 2 miles west of the Tonto Fish Hatchery in the Big Canyon area near the Highline Trail, approximately 14 miles east of Payson, Arizona, in a rough and remote section of the Tonto National Forest.
Size: 110 acres
Containment: 100%
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Lightning |
| Date of Origin | Sunday October 14th, 2012 approx. 10:30 AM |
| Location | Big Canyon 14 miles east of Payson, AZ |
| Incident Commander | Rich Harnden |
Current Situation
| Size | 110 acres |
|---|---|
| Percent Contained | 100% |
| Estimated Containment Date | Sunday October 28th, 2012 approx. 12:00 AM |
| Fuels Involved | Chapparal, logging slash, Timber with grass understory. |
| Fire Behavior | Low fire activity, smolderding. |
| Significant Events | East and West flanks were secured and moped up. No fire movement on the perimeters. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Crews will continue to hold and monitor the fire. |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | Medium |
| Terrain Difficulty | High, the area is steep, rough and inaccessible. |
| Remarks | Most resources have been released. Remaining personnel will hold and monitor the fire until it's declared contained. |
Current Weather
| Wind Conditions | 10 mph W |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 71 degrees |
| Humidity | 20% |
